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ADDRESS: 9411 Culver Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232
PHONE: 310.839.6800
FACSIMILE: 310.839 6800
WEBSITE: www.fraichelarestaurantla.com
PROPRIETORS: Jason Travi, Thierry Perez, Keith Fox & Amir Ohebsion

EXECUTIVE CHEF: Jason Travi
PASTRY CHEF: Miho Travi
GENERAL MANAGER: Thierry Perez
SOMMELIER: Thierry Perez
MIXOLOGIST: Albert Trummer


CUISINE: Rustic French & Italian, reminiscent of tasting one's way through the European countryside, emphasizing market-fresh, seasonal ingredients. Signature dishes include Fruits de Mer; Handcrafted Salumi & Charcuterie; Boudin Noir with Beluga Lentils and Wilted Mustard Greens; Roasted Half Chicken with Wild Mushrooms and Onion Soubise; Steak Frites; Bouillabaisse; Passatelli in Brodo with Chicken and Chanterelles; and Agnolotti with Osso Buco and Swiss Chard.


DECOR: Intimate space whose colors (e.g. terra cotta) and textures (e.g. farmhouse stone) evoke the rusticity of the French and Italian countryside. Candlelit, white linen-clad tables enjoy a view of an open kitchen and wall of dramatically displayed wine, while a sunken lounge features a copper-topped bar, walnut wine racks and its own access to the patio, where plush couches accommodate guests sipping signature cocktails and fine wine.

DESIGNER: Ernie Roth
CAPACITY: Dining Room: 45
Main Patio: 45
Bar/lounge: 25
Lounge Patio: 25